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Product Stewardship

As part of HelioVolt's product stewardship we utilize only Oxygen, Argon and Nitrogen as process gases – in stark contrast to the variety of toxic and pyrophoric gases (Silane, Phosphine (PH3), Arsine (AsH3)) used by comparable PV manufacturers utilize in their manufacturing. We do not use hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), perfluorocarbons (PFC), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) and hydrofluorinated ethers (HFE) (powerful green House gases) typically used in semiconductors and some PV manufacturing, to clean product and/or equipment. HelioVolt's products are all lead-free.

At HelioVolt, corporate responsibility and exceptional product stewardship are what drive us in everything we do. All of our programs are guided by one common commitment: to do what is right for our customers, our employees, our communities and the environment. We are continually reviewing and improving our efforts to lessen our impact on the environment and uphold the highest ethical standards in everything from research and development to manufacturing and sales. And, we are continuing to drive solar innovation to power a sustainable world that meets the challenges of today, and tomorrow.

HelioVolt Corporation is not only committed to protecting the environment we are also committed to protecting the welfare of our employees, customers, stockholders, and the communities in which we operate. Through continual improvement of our EH&S performance, beyond standard regulatory compliance, our goal is to reduce EH&S impacts associated with our products, packaging, processes, and facilities by:

Demonstrating Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

As part of HelioVolt's ongoing commitment to creating a sustainable world, HelioVolts' facilities are built to meet LEED certification requirements. LEED-certified buildings are designed to: lower operating costs and increase asset value, reduce waste sent to landfills, conserve energy and water, be healthier and safer for occupants and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

HelioVolt's current facilities achieves these goals by:

Water use reduction of up to 40% versus benchmarks for "typical" buildings